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Weather & Climate in Cherry Creek, SD
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cherry Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,724 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,724 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6047°N, 101.4993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Haakon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| May 30, 2024 | 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota | M3.7 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota | M3.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota | M3.2 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Feb 7, 2007 | 11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota | M3.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota | M3.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota | M3.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota | M2.8 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 19 km NW of Wasta, South Dakota | M2.6 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 15 km N of Quinn, South Dakota | M2.6 | 71 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
159 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 24 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 21, 1983 | EF3 | 90 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2024 | EF2 | 86 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EF2 | 91 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | EF2 | 49 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | EF2 | 52 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2010 | EF2 | 50 km | 22.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2010 | EF2 | 81 km | 22.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EF2 | 93 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1993 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF2 | 65 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1974 | EF2 | 40 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1974 | EF2 | 47 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1972 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 1964 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1964 | EF2 | 82 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1964 | EF2 | 89 km | 14.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1960 | EF2 | 46 km | 13.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COTTONWOOD CA (41,775 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | COTTONWOOD CA | 41,775 | 83 km |
| 2006 | WHITE OWL | 20,022 | 64 km |
| 2002 | LAPLANTE | 14,777 | 96 km |
| 1999 | FAITH | 12,629 | 69 km |
| 2000 | GENO H. | 10,423 | 6 km |
| 2000 | HOUCK RANCH | 8,746 | 43 km |
| 2021 | DRY CREEK CA | 8,123 | 90 km |
| 2000 | JENSEN | 4,739 | 29 km |
| 2000 | HAYES | 4,627 | 38 km |
| 1999 | BIG BUFFALO CREEK | 3,981 | 99 km |
| 2020 | BENT RIM | 3,665 | 38 km |
| 2005 | LITTLE BEND | 2,789 | 68 km |
| 2021 | WHIPPLE CAMP | 2,643 | 97 km |
| 2006 | RATTLE SNAKE BUTTE | 2,590 | 94 km |
| 2023 | LITTLE BEND RX | 2,574 | 68 km |
| 2001 | LEMON BUTTE | 2,556 | 81 km |
| 2006 | RED OWL | 2,470 | 90 km |
| 2006 | BALL CREEK COMPLEX | 1,954 | 30 km |
| 2021 | DOOR RX | 1,881 | 98 km |
| 2017 | WOLF | 1,797 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in |
Cherry Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").